Bobby Long, Recorded Live In Concert

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Bobby Long.
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Bobby Long.
English singer-songwriter Bobby Long has been writing keenly crafted pop songs since he was a teenager, and soon began attending university and performing at open-mic nights alongside future Twilight star Robert Pattinson. That connection paid off, as Long was chosen to perform a song with Pattinson for the film series’ first soundtrack. Click the link above to hear Long perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in ...

Actor Jay Baruchel: Why I Insisted on a "Butt Double" for New Film

Jay Baruchel, who audiences know as a pot-smoking slacker in Knocked Up (opposite fellow Canadian Seth Rogen), gets his first leading role in a major film in She’s Out of My League. Lanky Baruchel plays a geeky airport security officer who falls for a gorgeous blonde party planner (Alice Eve), and, to his friends’ great surprise, begins dating her.

The Montreal resident, 27, tells UsMagazine.com about the role — and why he insisted on a butt double.

UsMagazine.com: You did not want ...

Corey Haim’s Death Linked to "Massive Prescription Drug Ring"

California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. stated Friday that his office is investigating an “illegal and big prescription-drug ring” linked to the death of Corey Haim.

An unauthorized prescription under Haim’s name was found while Brown’s office was looking into fake prescription pads, believed to originate in San Diego.

PHOTOS: See child stars gone bad

“Corey Haim’s death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription-drug abuse,” Brown tells UsMagazine.com in a statement.

Teasing between lovers: Fun or cruel?

Dear Carolyn:

My live-in significant other makes fun of me a lot. It’s never cruel and he never does it in front of other people, but it’s exhausting, and especially after long days, he definitely strikes a chord. When I protest or tell him to stop, he will pull the typical “Oh, you are so sensitive” or “Where did your sense of humor go?”

What is your stance on this annoying habit ...

Lady Gaga and Beyonce dial up music video for ‘Telephone’

By Olivia Smith DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Friday, March 12th 2010, 1:05 PM

Lady Gaga and Beyonce are not taking your calls in their new nine-and-a-half minute music video for “Telephone.”
They’re too busy getting into trouble – lots of it.

See Cuba bloom in Bronx

BY Maite Junco DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Originally Published:Tuesday, March 9th 2010, 4:24 PM Updated: Friday, March 12th 2010, 4:06 PM
Exiled Cuban landscape architect Jorge Sánchez recently took a return trip to his homeland that turned auspicious.

Neighbours actor slashes wrist on set

The cast of Melbourne soap serial Neighbours Source: Supplied
Lily Allen has appeared as one of the guest stars on the popular tv soap. Source: Herald Sun
AN extra on soap opera Neighbours slashed her wrist in front of horrified cast members.
The troubled woman cut herself with a glass from fictional hangout Charlie’s Bar.
She smashed several props, causing filming to be canceled and the astonished cast and crew to be rushed off set last Friday.

Hey Hey looking for Red Faces

Daryl Somers and Ossie Ostrich from Hey Hey It’s Saturday / Supplied Source: news.com.au
THE Nine Network is on the lookout for talent to feature on Red Faces – the segment that sparked outrage for featuring a blackface skit last year.
Nine has issued a call-out for people who want to take part in the segment on the revived variety series Hey Hey It’s Saturday and will hold auditions from March 20.
Host Daryl Somers states they are looking for original ...

Alberta Cross On World Cafe

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Alberta Cross.
Alan Gastelum
Alberta Cross.
Although they hail from London, the members of Alberta Cross have clearly spent their lives soaking up the sounds of American rock music. Whether with thunderous blues guitar or more subdued, rootsy Americana sounds, they produce songs that sound at once contemporary and knowledgeable of the past. Given their decidedly American sound, it’s fitting that Alberta Cross recently relocated to Brooklyn. The band was not there for long, however, before it ...

Live Friday: Bobby Long In Concert

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Bobby Long.
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Bobby Long.
English singer-songwriter Bobby Long has been writing keenly crafted pop songs since he was a teenager, and soon began attending university and performing at open-mic nights alongside future Twilight star Robert Pattinson. That connection paid off, as Long was chosen to perform a song with Pattinson for the film series’ first soundtrack. Return to this space at noon ET Friday to hear Long perform live in concert from WXPN and ...

Corey Haim to Be Buried in His Native Toronto

Corey Haim will be buried in Toronto, Ontario, where he was born, the late actor’s manager Marc Haislip confirmed to UsMagazine.com Thursday.

The former teen idol’s family “want to do it back home,” Haislip told Us. “But there will be a memorial in L.A.” Dates for the occasions have not yet been set. The family plans on reaching out to the Hollywood community for donations to fund the burial and service.

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Justin Timberlake’s Clothing Line Is Fur-Free

The fur will not be flying in the latest batch of items from Justin Timberlake’s William Rast clothing line.

Colin Dyne, CEO of William Rast, confirmed to animal-rights group PETA that the label will not include any animal furs when the new collection hits retail shops.

PHOTOS: See JT’s many women

Timberlake came under fire in February, when clothes in the William Rast show at New York Fashion Week featured genuine fur tails; in the past, the label had only used fake fur.

Nothing better than spring powder in Colorado

Nine words: bikini-clad students, fresh Champagne powder and bluebird skies.

Though most of Colorado has been on timeout with Mother Nature’s snowmaking unit for the majority of this winter season, springtime is historically a celebration of deep powder, zany pond-skimming competitions and some of the ideal skiing in North America. Of course let’s not get too ahead of ourselves – most of the say reported fair amounts of snow in recent weeks, but we still need a few more inches ...

10 steps to a successful first vegetable garden

How about going to a place where you can relax, enjoy some sun, and get a tiny exercise and gourmet food? A place even your children could find interesting? This “spa” need not cost much; in fact, it will save you money.

It’s a home vegetable garden, and do not be intimidated if you have never planted one before. Vegetables are simple to grow, especially if you follow these 10 steps for first-timers:

1. Choose a location in full sun, which means ...

‘Sopranos’ creator David Chase working on first feature film project, around ’60s music-driven story

By Nicole Carter DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Thursday, March 11th 2010, 5:20 PM
He took us into the frontlines of Jersey mob culture in “The Sopranos,” but now David Chase is set to produce a coming-of-age film for Paramount Pictures.

Conan O’Brien, the tour: former ‘Tonight’ host to hit the road for 30 live dates

By Nicole Lyn Pesce DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Originally Published:Thursday, March 11th 2010, 2:18 PM Updated: Thursday, March 11th 2010, 5:23 PM
Still missing your late-night Conan O’Brien fix? Well fear not – the red-headed funnyman is coming to a city near you.

‘When the Rain Stops Falling’: A family play that puzzles and pleases

Joe Dziemianowicz
Wednesday, March 10th 2010, 3:44 PM
Through April 18.Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 W.